Involves crisis intervention, psychosocial patient assessments and interventions, mandated reporting, information and referral, discharge planning, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. Works in concert with physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners, and other allied health professionals; may be member of a structured case management team. Assists patients and their families with addressing and resolving the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition and facilitates the patient's movement through the health continuum.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. Responsibilities Care Coordination The social worker works as part as a dyad with the RNCC and MD to help with discharge planning for all inpatient units (med surg, tele, ICU) and the emergency department.
They usually carry a census of 20-30 patients. REQUIRED FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER II Master’s degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work. Current and active California ASW A minimum of three years' experience in a supporting individual with complex health conditions.
Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Demonstrated clinical experience utilizing skills in individual, family and group interventions. Knowledge of issues of access to health care and disability benefits.
Demonstrate resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational and analytic skills. Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high volume and complex work environment. Basic computer skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. REQUIRED FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER III All items from Clinical Social Worker II Requirements, as well as items below Active License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in the state of California/Board of Behavioral Sciences.
The CSW III has advanced clinical knowledge and skills and is distinguished from the CSW II by leadership activities including participation in advanced program planning, provision of educational programs, clinical supervision, consultation to the clinical team, other departments, and the community.
Knowledge of community resources critical to supporting patients, their caregivers and families Preferably worked with vulnerable populations. Therapeutic presence (i.e.: reflective listening, conveyance of empathy), experience carrying out mental health crisis management, and in explaining complicated systematic and interpersonal concepts in Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian Applicants with a clear knowledge of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color cultural groups; including their strengths, needs, and communities License/Certifications ASW (REQUIRED FOR CSW II) LCSW (REQUIRED FOR CSW III)
Day shift